If you look at some of the top entrepreneurs, they all have a few things in common. It’s what has made them who they are today. What has driven their success time and time again. Here are six traits that made them who they are. Age is just a number. This one is something I…
Forget Failure In school, if you perform poorly on a test, you’ve “failed.” If you couldn’t turn something on time, because you were busy working on material for another class, you’ve “failed.” The idea of failure has caused many to turn to cheating, copying, and other means of deception at a young age. Contrary to…
Excelling at work is the key recipe for success. You must always strive to be the best you can be. The following may seem obvious, but understanding these ideas can help you go far in your career. Don’t ever treat your job as just a job; always think of it as a career. Embrace it….
Every morning when we wake up, we have many choices. What we choose, is purely up to us. We can choose to do good, be a part of a change, and help others, or we can choose to let the evil in us come out. Gurbaksh ChahalChairman & CEO, ProcureNet | Founder, Chahal Foundation |…
If I could go back in time, at the age of 16, I would have loved to read this list as I embarked the path of entrepreneurism. I’m sure it would have given me valuable insights into the mistakes that I could I have avoided. But, nevertheless here are some key lessons from my book,…
Life’s magic isn’t in just what you can create, but in the beauty of what you can imagine. Imagination is the most powerful force we all have. It allows us to create new boundaries, believe differently, and most of all; allows us to see what our future could hold. Imagination is sometimes half-measured. Because those,…
Every morning I’ve awoken, I’ve found a new motivation. Whether it’s looking at my calendar looking forward to tackle the day, or whether it’s looking 5 years down and see where I may stand. With these thoughts in the morning, I’ve never had a morning where I feel unmotivated or unready to conquer and disrupt….
Every Monday, you have a choice. To keep dreaming, or to wake up and fulfill your dreams. If you genuinely want something, teach yourself to be impatient. Life is a destination. Pick it wisely. #DreamBigHustleHarder Watch, here. Gurbaksh ChahalChairman & CEO, ProcureNet | Founder, Chahal Foundation | 3 Exits $400MM+ | 4X Entrepreneur | Author |…
Success has never come to anyone. Leaders went and created it for themselves. Most never had someone to carefully guide them, or offer mentorship, which is why it’s so important to learn from their previous choices. If you want to be one step closer to obtaining that success, here are 5 C’s I’ve learned to…
Fear and failure are illusions that are self-created. Close your eyes and ask yourself. “What is your biggest fear?” Typically mostly will answer with, “failure” hoping to demonstrate they don’t look for failure in their future. When you close your eyes. What you’re sitting down on, that is substance. It’s real, it’s holding you together. We…
As they say, “There is no elevator to success, you just have to take the stairs.” Success isn’t something that will one day land in your hands, and tell you to continue with it. It’s something that requires hard work, an excess amount of time, better organization, and most importantly, stepping out of your comfort…
What does Gravity mean to you? Gravity is a method of attraction. Life is a journey. We go through four phases in life. These stages begin from the moment our life starts to the very last second. ■ Birth ■ Adolescence ■ Adulthood ■ Parenthood All of these phases bring separate emotions into our lives. Through life, we learn, we…
Navigating through life can be difficult with no GPS to tell us when to stop, go, turn, speed up, or slow down. The destination we all look forward to seem grand in theory, however, the journey is never that simple. Through life so far, I’ve lived through many experiences. Some good and some from which…
Most people preparing for an interview think about all of the “tricky” questions they’re likely to be asked. And plenty of books have been written telling you how you should best answer them. But have you ever considered the questions that you should be asking the interviewer? They’re just as important. Right at the end…
Excuses, something we all make. We aren’t always aware we make them, but we do. They’ve become a daily part of our lifestyle. Everyone has the same amount of hours in a week, so how are you spending them? Excuses will always be a part of your downfall, whether they’re big or small. They’re self-made…
Every bad situation will have something positive. Even a dead clock shows the right time twice a day. Action is purposeless without the right intention. Although actions are important in order to reach success, they are pointless without the proper perspective and mindset to fuel them. In order to achieve greatness, you must be able…
Many people live the same life, day-to-day. They may stay at the same company, eat the same food, and stay within their shell. Only when things turn into groundhog day, people realize they need to make a change. They may be secure with their life – have no worry about income, about friendships – but…
It’s been a long time coming. And whether or not you agree with the New York Times headline “Apple Is Back, Better Than Ever” there’s no doubt that Apple’s unveiling of new products yesterday has immense significance for our industry. Much has already been said about the products themselves—in old-fashioned print, on TV and online….
Interviews are those make-or-break opportunities in life. A few vital minutes when you’re in the spotlight and it’s your chance to shine. This isn’t a rehearsal, it’s the real thing. So, are you going to put your best foot forward or your foot in your mouth? Are you going to put in a star performance?…
Hustle sometimes has a bad name. For me it doesn’t – it’s working toward your ambition surrounded by discipline and purpose. There is a key difference between someone who is a hustler, and someone who will be invariably be hustled. Unfortunately, most people will continue to be hustled without the conscious attention to realize it….
Overloaded? Overwhelmed? Feel like you’re juggling too many projects and struggling to get anything finished? There aren’t enough hours in the day? There’s just too much happening and it’s flat out exhausting? Perhaps it’s time to step back, assess your priorities and get focused? Go-getting entrepreneurs often have a new idea every minute, each one…
I’ve always considered rejection to be a blessing in disguise. It teaches you two things, to prepare for your next move and to realize it may not be the right time, but never give up. What do all big CEO’s have in common? They have all been rejected many times throughout their lifetime. How you…
Are you a driver or a passenger? If you want to be an entrepreneur there’s only one answer to this question. You have to be a driver. You can’t expect to be a passenger and get anywhere. You have to be the one with his hands firmly on the wheel steering your business in the…
The great Bob Marley, who died tragically young at the age of 36, once said, “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” Bob Marley had it right. It’s not about the money. For me, it has…
On your path, wherever that may lead you, you will encounter skeptics. Doubters can be brutal. You have two options with them, you can either ignore them, or you can embrace them. Choose to embrace them. Why embrace the voice of your critics? They may infuriate you. They may irritate you to the point where…
Confidence. It’s something we all have, but with various levels. It’s what makes the difference between closing a deal and waiting for a call back. It’s what makes the difference between achieving your dream and living a static life. Confidence is key – we’ve all heard it. When you’re confident, you feel good. You think…
Never forget where you came from. Never forget where you want to go. These are words I learned from my father at a very young age. It sums up for me what life is all about. It tells us that while we always have to keep a sharp eye on our ultimate goal we should never…
If you play the game of routine, you’ll never understand the game of disruption. Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting scattered results was defined as insanity, famously by Einstein. As humans, we look for comfort, security, and happiness. Although most will only achieve two, humans tend to adapt quickly to steady routines. We, as…
It has to be the greatest comeback story in the history of the digital world. I’m talking about when Steve Jobs returned from exile to transform Apple and lead it back on its journey to be the global powerhouse that it is today. What did Jobs do when he first regained the reins back in…
“Write your worries in sand. Carve your blessings in stone.” Numbers surround us everyday, no matter what age we are. At 16, this can be your SAT score, the number of friends you have, or how many people you have sitting around you at lunch. At 18, this can be the amount of your first…
Entrepreneurship is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs. It can be a crazy, manic ride with highs and lows. You hurtle along at a breakneck pace. It’s exciting. It’s exhilarating. It’s awesome. It’s mind-blowing. The ride can get scary, especially when there’s a sudden precipitous fall. But the good news is…
Here’s a shining example of Why Defeat is just a Detour in our Journey. Consider the life of someone who refused to quit—in spite of setback after setback during a life of struggle: ■ When he was seven years old, his family had to give up their farm and move to a neighboring state. Like…
In the TV show “Suits” (just renewed for a fifth season) attorney Harvey Specter—brilliantly played by actor Gabriel Macht—is known as “the best closer in New York City.” He’s confident and speaks his mind. Quick-witted and intelligent. And he delivers great one-liners. Of course, he’s not without his flaws but he thinks outside of the…
Resilience. Commitment. Passion. These three words are characteristics. Characteristics of someone who isn’t willing to give up. Someone who isn’t going to accept anything but success. Someone who’s dictionary doesn’t include the words – failure or giving up. These are some of the most captivating character traits one can possess. It’s true, some may take…
I’m a child of India, but also a child of this world. I was born in Punjab on July 17, 1982 into a traditional Sikh family. Life was hard. Very hard. In fact, I wasn’t even born in a hospital. I came into this world in a small, rural room in a village that I…
There’s no such thing as an overnight success. You don’t just wake up one day, decide to do something extraordinary and the very next day you’re on top of the world with everyone singing your praises. Becoming successful is not a fluke. It’s not as simple as buying a ticket and winning the lottery. Success…
The sky’s the limit. That’s how the saying goes. It simply indicates the notion that if we want, we as humans can achieve anything. That we can reach beyond the so-called bounds set around planet Earth and enjoy a taste of limitless success. The trouble is, I don’t think that term is relevant any longer….
I don’t know all the answers. No-one does. But if you want to rise to the top in any organization you need to know the right questions to ask. You need to question yourself and you need to question the members of your team. Every day. Repeatedly. When you ask questions of yourself you need…
I’ve always believed in making a difference. I’ve always believed in shooting for the stars. During my 16-year entrepreneurial journey, I’ve been blessed with success that I never even imagined was possible. Entrepreneurial success was my first ambitious goal. And I’ve accomplished that against all odds, despite skeptics and even in my darkest moments. But,…
Entrepreneurs aren’t born. It’s who they are. It’s in their hearts and souls. It’s in their very essence. The entire DNA of the most successful of entrepreneurs buzzes and throbs 24 hours a day with the entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial attributes. There’s a switch that can’t be turned off. Do you have what it takes?…
Ambition. Discipline. Love. They are three essential components that define success. And, they connect you with a deeper emotion, purpose. Each one of those words gives us a reason to follow through, to create the next revolution, and to make the jump. The secret to combining all three to create success, is knowing how to…
Innovate! Do something new. Break new ground. The way that great companies grow and expand and become game-changing superstars is by creating something entirely different—or by building a better mousetrap. No company can afford to stagnate. No company can become complacent. No company can be smug and self-satisfied. Look what happened to Apple. It was…
After three successful endeavors I appreciate that some people might question why I’m doing it all over again. Why don’t I slow down? Why don’t I just “enjoy” coasting or be jetting around the globe? Why don’t I sit back and make the most of this so-called “good life”? My answer is simple: that’s not…
I’ve spent quite a bit of time recently sifting through résumés while preparing to get my latest venture RedLotus, off the ground. We’ve been blessed to have gotten over 5,000 resumes even before launch. It’s a starting point for getting to know someone and figure out if he or she will be a good fit….
Many companies are successful. Many companies are extremely profitable. Many companies become national brands. Some companies expand across the globe. And then there are those companies that are in a league of their own—the game-changing companies. They don’t follow the rules; they break them and change them. Iconoclastic companies such as Apple, Amazon, Starbucks and…
Today is a new beginning. They say that the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. I was born 32 years ago today. And today, I know why. Because today not only do I celebrate my birthday, but I also celebrate the…
I’ve been fortunate to know a few things about successful startups. I’m blessed to have created three major endeavors that have struck gold, and I’m getting ready to launch my fourth in 36 hours. This has given me the opportunity to reflect on some of the essential attributes and components of entrepreneurs seeking to win…
The human mind is a wonderful thing. It’s a perpetual thinking organism. It’s hard to prevent our brains from thinking every minute we’re awake. Maybe when we’re asleep, too. So, if we have to think, why not think big? Is there any reason to not have big dreams? If you want to be successful in…
Staring any new business is a massive undertaking only for the brave. Whatever the scale of your venture it is likely to be an all-consuming life-altering passion, especially in the early days. Sadly, many new companies fall by the wayside. The Small Business Administration says that only half of new establishments survive five years and…
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” This is an inspirational quotation close to my heart. It is powerful and moving, especially when you consider the source. It’s a quote from…